The Tempest is a book I studied last year and in truth its another Shakespeare play which I cant stand I understand it as a text but believe a play should remain as a play and not be read as a book. On this matter I'd much rather see an visual adaptation of the play rather than read the old English phrases which have pretty much faded completely from modern society.

The idea of the supernatural is complex and also risky for a play during this era I wonder how he managed to portray the supernatural without the special effects we have available today. On reading the play I found myself getting confused by the main plot and the side story which is typical in Shakespeares work.

When breaking down the play we introduced to Prospero the wronged duke of Milan after his brother Antonios usurpation of his power. On reading we are lead to believe that Prospero causes the tempest that results in Antonio and other characters brought to the deserted island which is currently occupied by Prospero and his daughter Miranda.

Throughout the text Prospero is suggested to hold supernatural power on the island which is said to be related to the island. In the text Shakespeare explores colonialism with Caliban who becomes Prosperos slave. Caliban is presented as barbaric and in genral representing the views of the natives during the discovery of America. Shakespeare use Miranda to add romance to the story with her falling in love with Ferdinand which is also arranged through Prosperos supernatural powers.

I firmly believe that this text is hard to read for enjoyment and feel the need to stress that such a complex play needs to be visually experienced to really make sense of what's happening at al times.